If You Have Been a Target

If you believe that you may have been the target of a bias incident or and/or a hate crime, there are several steps you should follow:

If necessary, obtain medical attention, and if you feel unsafe call SUPD immediately at 617.573.8111.

If possible, preserve any evidence and document the incident as thoroughly as possible (graffiti, phone call recording, e-mail message, letter, and so forth) by taking pictures, videotaping, and writing down everything you or witnesses remember, and keeping the contact information of any witnesses.

Report the incident to the appropriate authority. Anyone may report a bias incident to:

SUPD at 617.573.8111

Dean of Students at 617.573.8239

RA or other Residence Life Staff Member

You may also report the incident online and/or anonymously. Anonymous reporting, however, may impact the University’s ability to respond or pursue appropriate action against the alleged perpetrators. Online reports will be reviewed by the dean of students, or designee.

If you are not sure whether or not a bias incident may be a hate crime, report it anyway to SUPD at 617. 573.8239.

It is best to report an incident as early as possible to facilitate the investigation. SUPD, and other offices listed here will be able to refer you to a variety of support resources both on and off campus that will be helpful. Please do not hesitate to request this information at any time. It is important to talk to someone if you experience or witness a bias incident or hate crime.